Thank you for the video. The ski erg is one of my favourite bits of equipment! I often rise up a bit on my toes because I do a lot of cross country skiing and it’s how the boot would move on a real ski.
I was anxious about a 10K on the skier that my trainer programmed for me. Your video set me up for success! Thanks for sharing. I hit it under 45mins:)
In a real ski situation you're going to lose in sprints if you're not going on your toes. This machine is just a simulation of the real thing. So of course one should do the same thing what he or she is doing outdoors. One should, however, change the technique during the workout. It's not possible to push full power for an hour for example.
Just discovered your channel. You guys are showcasing tremendous content with phenomenal tips and cues. Keep up the great work Kriti and Pat. I hope to have a chance to meet you next time you come to St. Louis to visit 1P.
I’ve recently started chasing 100 and 500 metre times on the ski erg. I found this video extremely helpful, accurate and insightful. Looking forward to practicing the long arms, the clench, consistency of pulls... currently at 17.6 for 100 but it’s coming down now!
Thanks for the explanation, it took away many doubts about the correct execution. I have been feeling a considerable improvement of the exercises done in SkiErg in swimming training!
How does the damper setting translate to speed in reaching a higher number of meters in the shortest amount of time in competition? I have always thought the higher the damper number the faster I would reach 500 meters, are you saying it is faster when you are between 2 & 5? I love the tips on form and look forward to practicing! thank you
So awesome! First time using this machine today & I definitely felt the burn. I did I pre-swimming & post-swim. Need to work on my form. Is it okay to use it more like a tricep extension towards finish ?
I found this super helpful - thanks for such an informative video! Question - does the technique change at all for us shorter athletes? I'm guilty of "squatting" when my arms get fatigued because I feel like otherwise, I'm using a ton of triceps to finish the stroke. Maybe I'm pulling too early instead of hinging properly?
I've seen some athletes do more of a butterfly stroke on the Skierg, where instead of going straight back to the return point with the paddles/poles, they go wide out to the sides. Idk if this has any benefits or not. Thoughts?
the butterfly wastes energy. think forehead to pockets for the ski erg stroke. this video shows an overextended arm position and exaggerated follow through. bent arms, hands above forehead or just about, hard drive keeping hands close to the body, light follow through brushing along the pockets/hips. you shouldn't be fully straightening your arms at the bottom of the stroke, it's not a tricep extension. and don't reach high overhead, it's not a pull up!
Maybe I'mmisunderstanding. I get starting at the lower setting to perfect form. However I thought the objective of this machine is to maximise VO2. Cross country skiers actually have some of the highest VO2 rating of any sport compared to runners or biking. They use there whole body actually using legs and arms getting blood going through the whole body to achieve this. Yes it is a lot harder, but thats the point building up to that. I've seen other demos using your whole body understading thats the method to achieve this.
This is helpful thank you. I'm doing a competition in my local gym to see who can cover the most distance in 100 seconds, but beyond that I really like this machine so will give this a try 🙂
@@wakstar1 Oooh good question. I'm not sure in terms of time but if I recall the guys that were at the top of the leaderboard covered a distance of between 5 and 6 miles in 100 seconds
Good video! Question, what about this technique were people spread their arms out? Someone told me it is more efficient because lats are engaged, but it goes against my mechanical brain saying the cords driving the flywheel need to be straight up and down to reduce resistance/ increase efficiency.
Mr Monkey people being built with different proportions can change things a little, though normally the further away from the body you get the less power you are able to generate. The lats can and should be used though!!
Thanks for sharing the tips & tricks on how to use the SKI ERG. I DEFINITELY want to try this piece of equipment at my gym. I hope my gym gets this equipment 1 day. What damper setting & strokes per minute should I be at for the SKI ERG since I am a 5"5 athlete using the SKI ERG for the very first time?
what we have found with kristi lately,( and she is really short lol) is that focusing on power is pretty limiting and ends up bing exhausting. Focusing on being super efficient and smooth is yielding a lot better results for us!
This should be a mandatory video to watch before you are allowed to use your skierg. So many clubs not teaching the right technique, even people who have based their 'training' business and clients around Concept2 machines.
The explanation here is not Nordic skiing specific. I recommend that you find a video that is technically more correct. The SkiERG is a very valuable training tool, but use it correctly.
Thanks! I'm quiet tall. 204cm. Stand all the way back. When i pull tru i spread my arms outwards on the return, making it easier and thus create loads of momentum. Its almost as using my arms like moving in a wheelchair if you feel me. It gives a real sweat.
Great video, clearly explained. Can anyone that has a skierg tell me from wall to hands that go behind you how much room you roughly need. I’m only short at 5ft 6 so will be a bit closer. I have one small space for it left in my micro gym but it’s a narrow walled section.
Di you look at the drag factor when it comes to the skierg? I think on the rower, for adult it’s best between 100-140 but would would it be on the Skierg?
@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell I just now completed my first 30 minute exercise on the Skiierg. Thanks for the tips! (But yes, what got my attention is how Pat patiently waits for you to introduce the video. That tells me Pat is also NOBULL. Subscribed.)
Thanks for doing this. I just ordered one yesterday for my home gym as I now train exclusively at home, no more gym since covid I've never used one before and feel way more confident stepping up to it when it arrives!
How would you change the damper setting for sprints (e.g., 20 cals)? I like the efficiency of your recommendation but even on the damper set on the higher range at a 5, I can only bring up skier to 1300 cals vs. 1600+ w/ damper at an 8.
In most cases with the damper set higher you're always going to burn more calories, I don't know 100% if it's the same on the ski erg but I do know on the rower that consistently rowing on too high of a damper can and will eventually lead to injuries or chronic pain. I used to row d1 and 90% of the people I see using it have improper form even some people I've seen give instructions/trainers. So it's not just a battle of calories. Your health is very important as well.
it does work, its really a split second action...for me i think it goes something like this...knee drop...hips back ...pull down to pockets probably takes less than a second. Pretty much like the rower in respect of timing. Power...patience ...patience. One for the down then two/three for the recovery. The 1:2 ratio will work regardless of stroke pace.
I tried this machine today and decided I needed to check RU-vid on how to use it properly. This video was helpful, and I cannot wait to go back to using it frequently. Does it work out the whole body or mainly the arms and core?
